Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival filled with devotion and joy, concludes with Ganpati Visarjan. On September 6, 2025, Anant Chaturdashi will mark the main immersion day. Many families also follow traditions of 1.5, 3, 5, or 7-day immersion. For those welcoming eco-friendly Ganpati idols, safe immersion at home is both possible and meaningful. Here’s how to perform it step by step.
Importance of Ganpati Visarjan
Ganpati Visarjan is very important in terms of deep symbolic and spiritual value. Devotees chant, “Ganpati Bappa Morya, next year you come soon,” which shows both happiness and hope. The immersion represents the cycle of creation and destruction, which reminds us that everything in life is only temporary. Traditionally, Lord Ganesha also removes the problems and troubles of his followers during visarjan. Doing this ritual in a way that is good for the environment shows that faith and caring for the environment go hand in hand.
Pre-Eco Friendly Ganpati Visarjan
Before bidding farewell, worship is a necessity. Family members gather to perform aarti, put flowers, and prepare Ganpati’s favorite bhog. Apologies are offered for mistakes during worship. Then a family member gently moves the idol while bidding farewell.
How to Conduct Eco Friendly Ganpati Visarjan at Home
Eco Friendly Ganpati Visarjan at home comprises simple, respectful steps:
- After puja, store lentils and rice in a new red cloth.
- Put this bundle alongside the idol.
- If available, use an open area. If not available, use a large tub or balcony planter with fresh water.
- Slowly dunk the idol chanting prayers as you do.
- Allow clay, paper pulp or seed idols to completely disintegrate.
- Utilize residue in your household planter.
Ganesh Idols Made of Alum
Environmentally friendly alum idols are gaining popularity. Alum dissolves in water and cleans it. Steps are:
- Perform the puja.
- Fill a washtub or bucket with fresh water.
- Gently put the idol in water.
- Let it melt.
- Water, now purified, can be reused safely.
Seed Ganpati Submersion: A Green Initiative
Seed Ganpati idols bring a personal touch to celebrations. Here’s how to immerse:
- Perform farewell rituals.
- Place the idol in a planter.
- Add water until the idol dissolves.
- In a few days, the seeds within will begin to sprout.
Why Environmentally Friendly Ganpati Visarjan Matters
Plaster of Paris idols harm rivers and aquatic life. According to official reports, thousands of idols immersed in rivers increase pollution levels. Eco-friendly immersion prevents this damage and keeps traditions alive without harming nature. The Central Pollution Control Board offers helpful resources on eco-friendly festival practices.
Covering Other Topics
Q1. What is an eco-friendly Ganpati idol?
Idols made from clay, alums, paper pulp, and seed, which are capable of dissolving in water bodies and are therefore described as eco-friendly idols, pose no danger to the water bodies.
Q2. What types of idols are best for home visarjan?
Idols made from eco-friendly clay and alum can tub and planter, the seed idol is designed to turn into a plant after dissolution.
Q3. Is it possible to perform visarjan indoors?
Yes, using tubs, tubs, buckets, or balcony planters, it is possible to perform indoor dhawaja visarjan without contributing to the pollution of community water bodies.
Q4. Why is eco-friendly visarjan needed?
It saves the traditions from being obsolete, while also preventing pollution to the rivers, and water bodies.
Conclusion
Environmentally Friendly Ganpati Visarjan allows individuals to honor traditions while preserving nature. Simple methods from seed to clay idols enable home immersion. Let us say goodbye to Lord Ganesha this year with a pledge to preserve the environment for coming generations as we recite “Ganpati Bappa Morya.”
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